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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.38, 716.11 and 152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.38, 716.11 and 152.73 is: 229.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.38 : 716.11 = 152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.38/716.11 = 152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.38x = 716.11 × 152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.38x = 109,371.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,371.10/477.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.11

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